TRAINING MANUAL
OF
TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
HIMACHAL PRADESH
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT Providing mobility with choice, comfort, convenience, frequency, safety and
minimal environmental effects. While the top most priority will be accorded to providing
access facilities, efforts will be made to provide a range of transport facilities like buses, cabs,
maxi cabs, auto rickshaws and Goods Carriers with varying range of load capacity and sizes to
provide the maximum choice to the consumers and promote competition to maintain cost
effectiveness of services. It shall also be the endeavor of the Department to promote alternate
modes of transport like water transport.
TRAINING NEEDS OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT:-
There is a need for training to staff of Transport Department not only at the time of induction in
Govt. Service but also at the regular intervals to improve the administrative effectiveness, capacity building and
acquisition of requisite skills, knowledge and aptitude. This is also important to improve the service delivery
mechanism in the department to charter a successful course towards good governance. The training
programmes for the staff would focus on efficiency, public centricity, transparency, commitment, accountability,
awareness and functional capability etc.
Training Policy of the State Govt. envisaged that every employee of the Department is required
to be trained for skill up gradation at the time of induction/promotion and at least once in three years. Training
plays a vital role in the skill development and capacity building of employees of any organization. The
Department of Transport intends to update the skill and knowledge of the departmental staff by organizing
orientation courses at regular intervals so that they remain well conversant with the latest developments,
technical know how in their respective fields and deliver better service to the General Public.
1. Training Objective:
Objective of the training to staff can best be described in terms of capacity-building and enhancement of human capital through an integrated framework of knowledge, skill and attitude.
It should be ensured that all categories of staff should get:-
i) Induction training at the time of entry into Govt. Service
ii) In-service training at suitable intervals in their career at least, once in three years. iii) Training for all will be compulsory at two levels i.e. at the time of joining into the service and at
the time of each promotion or at least once in three years. iv) Specific training to those who have not received any training till date. v) Work/assignments handled by the staff without training on the subject. vi) Exposure of major development issues or new techniques through short duration courses and
seminars.
2. Monitoring:-
To review the implementation of the Transport Department Training manual, following empowered committee is constituted:-
I) Director Transport………………… Chairman II) Additional Director ……………… Member III) Deputy/Joint Director ………….. Member Secretary
The meeting of the committee under the chairmanship of the Director Transport will take place
on annual basis and consider the following aspects apart from other that may need its consideration:-
I) This committee will review and monitor the target and achievements in the field of training imparted to its staff during last year.
II) Explore and suggest the design and implementation of training courses and modules for its staff.
III) Annual action plan for the training of its staff for better delivery of public services
3. Nodal Officer for Training:
Government has nominated Joint Commissioner Transport as Nodal Officer (Training) to monitor and coordinate the human development issues. He will also act Training Manger to be responsible for organizing reviewing and monitoring of the training plan of the department.
4. Rationale of Training Programmes:
Training would be imparted to all the employees of department at the time of induction and on the promotion at least once in three years period. Training for class-IV and III employees shall focus on functional skills and attitudinal orientation resulting into efficient delivery of public services through training of the cutting edge officials. This training will have two phases:
I) Staff having a direct interface with the public in terms of delivering a service. II) Staff dealing with general administrative matters and other functional tasks.
5. Training during 2011-2012:
Department is imparting training to newly recruited staff under PWD Act and promoted staff of the department through orientation cum training courses during the year 2011-2012 as per the guide lines of the state training policy. Refresher courses are also being organized to technical personnel at various institutions with in and outside the State.
6. Institutions for conducting Technical training
i) Automotive Research Association of India-Pune ii) Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) Pune iii) Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) Dehradun) iv) National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Delhi. v) M/s Tata Motors Ltd.
vi) M/s Ashoka Leyland vii) M/s Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
viii) Engineering Staff College of India ( ESCI) Hyderabad
7. Institutions for conducting training for other Staff
1. Himachal Institute of Public Administration, Mashobra, Shimla. 2. Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) Pune 3. Directorate of Transport, H.P. 4. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) Delhi. 5. Training at Regional Level Centers 6. Training in Field Offices. 7. Any other reputed centre in the State.
8. Training Methodology:-
Training may be imparted by the department at training institution or at the work place or on
decentralized bases at regional and Directorate level. Keeping in view this broad frame work it will be desirable to use the following training methods:-
Lectures/ group discussion Experience sharing Presentation Case studies Presentation of individual assignments Panel discussion Model exercises Audio visual materials/ printed materials
9. Field Where Training is required:
Following are the fields where the training to staff is required:-
1) Office procedure 2) Financial administration 3) Enforcement Act/Rules of department 4) Computer Training 5) Technical Training 6) Personality development and time management 7) Departmental Schemes 8) Vidhan Sabha Business
1) Office procedure
i) About duties and responsibilities while working on different posts in the ministerial staff. ii) Procedure for dealing with receipt and maintenance of files. iii) Maintenance of data/information statistics and record. iv) Training of handling court cases and litigation v) Training on building accountability in Govt. vi) Provisions of CCS/CCA Rules, disciplinary proceedings vii) Knowledge of relevant Rules and procedure
viii) Protection of consumer/ Human Rights ix) Training in matters relating to RTI.
2) Financial Administration
i) Training on H.P. Financial Rules applicable in the State ii) To familiarize the official about Rules and Regulations iii) To improve the knowledge of revenue accounts iv) To familiarize with GPF Rules, pension Rules, TA Rules, and Leave Rules etc. v) Maintenance of Stores, Audits & physical verification. vi) Maintenance of service book
vii) Preparation of bills, booking of expenditure & reconciliation. viii) To Acquaint the participant with the implementation of various Acts relating to tax
administration ix) To impart basic knowledge of transport related and other allied taxes. x) Handling of cash and maintenance of cash book xi) Duties & responsibilities of DDO’s xii) Preparation of Budget, distribution. xiii) Classification of Expenditure xiv) Reconciliation of receipt and expenditure with Treasuries and A.G. xv) Pay fixation & combination of appointment xvi) Preparation of monthly returns.
3) Enforcing Acts and Rules of Department
1. To Acquaint the participant with implementation of various Acts/Rules relating to
Transport Department 2. Detailed interaction on selected topics of Motor Vehicles Acts and Rules. 3. To improve basic Knowledge on office working and various aspects of the department 4. Measures for improvement in its implementation 5. To strengthen the statistical system in the Department 6. Statistical methods and their usage 7. Latest provisions of road tax. 8. Transport Policy 9. Citizen Charter.
4. Computer Training:
i) Awareness/ operation knowledge of the Departmental Software ii) Awareness / operation knowledge of Common software prepared for all offices iii) Awareness / operation knowledge of software in common use viz M.S. word, Excel,
tally, window etc. iv) Knowledge with regard to plug the cables and open and close the systems/printer,
faxes, Telephone instrument, Photostat etc.
v) Knowledge regarding operation/ use of internet & e-mails, etc. vi) Knowledge about cyber crimes/ laws. vii) Knowledge of all auto-mation devices viii) How to operate computer devices viz CD writing, Data Storage in pen-drive or other
components. ix) To Start the procedure for computing taxes under MV Act x) Basic Training of computer xi) Preparation & presentation of data.
5. Technical Training:
Topics for the training program of motor vehicle inspector
i) Induction of new technology in vehicles ii) Use of Electronics in mechanical engineering iii) Pollution check norms and their implementation iv) Violation of provisions of MV Act/Rules –punitive measures v) Issuance of fitness certificate to vehicles carrying goods vi) Adulteration in fuel checking procedure vii) Vehicular disaster management –preparedness viii) Conducting induction training for new Motor Vehicle Inspectors.
6. Personality development and time management: a. To manage self with reference to time b. Basic concept of time management c. Identify the Symptoms of excessive stress d. Strategies to cope with stress and prepare an action plan to improve the stress bearing
capability own and work group e. Identify the factors influencing employee involvement and commitment f. Use art of living in day to day affairs g. To analyze the process of decision making in Govt. h. To make decision more rational and acceptable. i. To look at the obstacles that come in way of solving organizational problems
7. Departmental Schemes Following are the subject where training on departmental scheme is required
Ex-gratia Scheme National Permit Scheme Him Gramin Parivahan Scheme
8. Vihan Sabha Business
1. Vihdan Sabha Matters 2. Vidhan Sabha Committees 3. PAC Matters 4. Vidhan Sabha Estimates Committee 5. Vidhan Sabha Assurances. 6. Other related matters
10. Training Coverage:
The training of employees of Transport Department shall cover training of both technical and Non technical staff posted at Directorate, Regional level and barriers. Besides this it will include training to staff posted in different R&LAs in the State who are working on transport related activities.
11. Number of Employees to be Trained during 2011-2012
All the staff of the department shall be trained during the next three years in a systematic manner as
per requirement of the State Training Policy 2009 of the Government of Himachal Pradesh. There is a total sanctioned strength of 280 employees of various categories of staff in the Transport department out of which 226 regular staff. It is proposed to provide training to 80 employees of various categories of employees during the year 2011-2012.
12. Training of Ministerial Staff
The Ministerial Staff shall be provided training on the following matters on regular intervals in order to update their skills in service matters and in computer applications. The Non-Technical staff Class IV like peon, chowkidar shall also be provided training on their day to day activities regarding working and care of the departmental property:-
1. Office procedure 2. Financial administration 3. Enforcing Acts/Rules of department 4. Computer Training 5. Conduct Rules & disciplinary Proceedings 6. Personality development and time management 7. Departmental Schemes 8. Vidhan Sabha Business
Sr. No.
Category of Ministerial Staff
Designation Strength
1 Senior Level Officers at the Directorate at Regional Level
Regional Transport Officers, Assistant Controller, Superintendent Gr-I &II, Section Officer (F&A), ARTO’s
39
2. Middle Level Employees Senior Assistant, , Traffic Inspector 57 3. Junior Level Employees Jr. Assistant, Jr. Scale
Stenographer, Clerks & Computer Opraters,
68
4. Class_IV Employees Daftri,Peon,Chowkidar, Sweeper 26
13. Training of Technical Staff
The department of Transport has to provide technical Knowhow on various aspects of modern techniques in Transport sector. The technical staff consists of the following categories:-
Sr. No.
Category of Technical Staff
Designation Strength
1 Senior Level Officers at the Directorate
Assistant Commissioner Technical 1
2. Middle Level Employees Senior Motor Vehicles Inspectors/ Motor Vehicle Inspectors
12
3. Other Employees Drivers 15 14. Schedule of Training and course Content:
Training Programme for Technical Staff
The technical staff posted in the department shall be trained to cater to needs of the operator. The technical Staff shall be trained in the CIRT Pune and other Institution. Drivers will be trained in technical repair and maintenance schedules of the Vehicles. Trainings recommended:
1. Workshop Training 2. Driver Manual 3. Training in other vehicles 4. Disaster Management
15. Estimated Expenditure on Training of Employees during the
year 2011-2012: The tentative cost estimate of the departmental training is as under:
Sr. No. Category of Staff to be
trained Training Institute Expenditure
1 Senior Level Officers at the Directorate at Regional Level
Institute within State or Out Side the State
80,000
2. Middle Level Employees Institute within State or Out Side the State
90,000
3. Junior Level Employees HIPA and E-Governance Society Shimla
1,15,000
4. Class_IV Employees Institute within State 13,500 Total 2,98,500
The expenditure to be incurred on training of various categories of employees of the Department of
Transport during the year 2011-12 has been worked out on the basis of cost estimate and the tentative expenditure amounts to Rs. 2.99 Lac. 16. Training Budget:-
To ensure funding for training purposes as per the guide line of state policy a provision upto 1% of
salaries of annual budget of department has been made. The budget provision for the department during 2011-12 is Rs.7.98 crore in salary component and budget is Rs. 2.99 Lac which has been earmarked for training of employees during the current financial year.
Training Plan for Employees of Department during the year 2011-2012
Sr. No. Class of
Officials Subject on which Training required
Training Institute
Participant Duration Objective
1. I &II Office procedure and Financial Administration/ Financial Management
HIPA Sr. & Middle level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To make aware of financial administration etc.
2. Disciplinary proceedings/ conduct Rules/ Departmental Enquiry
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To apprise with CCS/CCA Rules
3. Communication and Presentation Skills
HIPA Middle level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To improve understating human behavior
4. Right to Information Act,2005
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA Sensitize with concept, rationale and importance of Information etc.
5. Service Delivery HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To expose concept of Gender
6. Training on organizational Behaviour
HIPA Sr. & Middle level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To understand the importance etc.
7. Basic Computer Programme
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To apprise with basics of computers
8. Advance Computer Programme
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To apprise with potential of ICT tools and technology
9. Training on personnel efficiency and Time Management
HIPA Sr. & Middle level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA
10 Training on Personality and time management
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA
11. III Induction training in the cadre of clerk
HIPA Sh. Satish Smt. Sudershana
Dates as fixed by HIPA
12. Noting & Drafting Class III officials of the Department
Dates as fixed by HIPA To impart detail knowledge of Noting & drafting, record keeping and managing files.
13. Right to Information Act,2005
HIPA ‐do‐ Dates as fixed by HIPA Sensitize with concept, rationale and importance of Information etc.
14. Basic Computer Programme
HIPA and Deptt.
‐do‐ Dates as fixed by HIPA To apprise with basics of computers
15. Advance Computer Programme
HIPA & Deptt.
‐do‐ Dates as fixed by HIPA To apprise with potential of ICT tools and technology
16. Scope and importance of financial Administration
‐do‐ ‐do‐
17. Preparation of bills budget control, booking of expenditure & reconciliation thereof
‐do‐ ‐do‐
18. Leave Rules & maintenance of service book
‐do‐ ‐do‐
19. Maintenance of Store audits Physical verification
‐do‐ ‐do‐
20. TA Rules & Pension Rules ‐do‐ ‐do‐ 21. Provision of CCS & CCA
Rules ‐do‐ ‐do‐
22. Preparation of Budget & submission of Expenditure statement
‐do‐ ‐do‐
23. IV Duties & Responsibility
while working in Govt. Department on particular post
Department level
All Class four employees
Sr. No.
Category of Employee to be trained
Session Title of Training Programme
No. of Employees to be Trained during 2011-12
Duration of Training
Tentative Dates
Expenditure Employee/day (Rs)
Total Expenditure (Rs)
1 Supdt-II/Sr. Assistant/ Jr. Assistant & Clerks
1 Scope and importance of Financial Administration
20x3 3 days As per schedule available with various training Institutes
Lodging/Boarding Rs.200/-each POL Charges-Rs.1000 Misc- Lit, inauguration & Closing-Rs 2000 Hon. To resources person- Rs.1500
59500
II Overview of financial Rules
-do- -do- -do- -do-
III Preparation of Bills Budget Control, booking of Expenditure & reconciliation thereof
-do- -do- -do- -do-
IV Leave Rules and maintenance of Service book
-do- -do- -do- -do-
V Maintenance of Store audits & physical verification of stores
-do- -do- -do- -do-
VI TA rules & its application
-do- -do- -do- -do-
VII Pension Rules -do- -do- -do- -do-
GPF Rules and LTC to Govt. employees
-do- -do- -do- -do-
VIII Preparation of budget & classification of Expenditure
-do- -do- -do- -do-
IX Implementation of Acts/Rules
-do- -do- -do- -do-
X Role of e-Governance in Transport Department
-do- -do- -do- -do-
Sr. MVI/MVI
I & II Technical Changes and environmental Pollution
4x3 1 -do- -do- 12300
III & IV Road Safety -do- -do- -do- -do- Class III I& II Basic Computer 95 3 -do- -do- 99800 III & IV Implementation
of Departmental Software
-do- -do- -do- -do-
V & VI Implementation of Standard Software & e-samadhan etc.
-do- -do- -do- -do-
Driver I & II Special course for Drivers
15 1 -do- 8900
III & IV Modern Technical Changes, Health awareness and Road safety
Class-IV I & II Special course for Class IV
15 1 -do- -do- 8900
employees ARTO Office Procedure
and Financial Administration
11 2 -do- -do- 15400
Basic Computer course
-do- -do- -do- -do-
Weigh bridges and enforcement at barriers
-do- -do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do- -do- Persons
under PWD Act
5000
Total 209800
Following officials of Transport Department, HP has attended the training programme/workshops w.e.f. 1.4.2010 to till date. Sr. No.
Name of officer/official & Designation Name of training course/workshop
Duration Place
1. Sh. G.C. Negi, Joint Commissioner Transport, HQ Shimla
Workshop on formulation if District Disaster Management Plan
28.4.2010 & 29.4.2010 HIPA, Shimla‐12
2. Sh. B.K. Verma, Asstt. Controller (F&A), HQ Shimla
‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐
3. Narender Sharma, Section Officer, HQ Shimla
‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐
4. Sh. Ravinder Sharma, Supdt. Gr‐II O/o RTO Shimla
‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐
5. Sh. Rajesh Kaushal, Supdt. O/o RTO Bilaspur
‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐
6. Shri Hemant Kumar Sushil, RTO Nahan Workshop on implementation of 9.6.2010 Delhi
new composite fee regime for National Permit
7. Sh. G.C. Negi, Joint Commissioner Transport, HQ Shimla
Course on Accident Mitigation and Management
14.6.2010 to 18.6.2010 HIPA Shimla‐12
8. Sh. R.L. Prashar, Asstt. Controller (F&A), HQ Shimla
Training on National Permit 21.7.2010 Chandigarh
9. Sh. Tilok Chand, Programmer, HQ Shimla ‐do‐ ‐do‐ Chandigarh
10. Sh. M.L. Dhiman, Asstt. Commr. (Technical)
Training course on Transport of Hazardous goods: Risk Management and Emergency response
22.7.2010 & 23.7.2010 New Delhi
11. Sh. M.L. Dhiman, Asstt. Commr. (Technical), HQ Shimla
Three day orientation Programme, Urban Transportation reforms for clean and livable cities, organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in New Delhi
18.11.2010 to 20.11.2010
New Delhi
12. Shri Naresh Sharma, Supdt. Gr‐II Three days course on disciplinary proceedings
5.1.2011 to 7.1.2011 HIPA Shimla‐12
13. Sh. Komal Chand, Supdt. Gr‐II ‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐ 14. Sh. Madhu Sudan, Sr. Asstt., HQ Shimla Two days course on Right to
Information Act, 2005 6.1.2011 & 7.1.2011 ‐do‐
15. Sh. Ashok Kumar, Sr. Asstt. O/o RTO Una ‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐ 16. Sh. Krishan chand, Sr. Asstt. O/o RTO
Solan Two days course on Noting & Drafting
27.1.2011 & 28.1.2011 ‐do‐
17. Sh. Sanjay Sharma, Jr. Asstt. HQ Shimla ‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐ 18. Sh. Virender Upadhyaya, Jr. Asstt. HQ
Shimla ‐do‐ ‐do‐ ‐do‐
19. Sh. Virender Chauhan Sr. Asstt Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 E Governance Centre 20. Sh. Mehar Singh Mehta Sr. Asstt Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 21. Sh. Mohar Singh Clerk Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 ‐do‐
22. Sh. Faquir Chand Clerk Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 23 Sh. Chewang Negi Clerk Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 24 Sh. Sandeep Sood Basic Computer Course 4‐1‐11 to 06‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 25 Sh. Madhu Sudan Sr. Asstt Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 26 Sh. Tula Ram Sr. Asstt. Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 27 Sh. Naresh Chand Clerk Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 28 Sh. Dharam Pal Clerk Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 29 Sh. Rakesh Verma Clerk Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐ 30 Sh Goverdhan Singh Clerk Basic Computer Course 10‐1‐11 to ‐15‐1‐11 ‐do‐
Training Schedule for the Staff of the Transport Department for the year 2010‐2011.
Sr. No. Class of Officials
Subject on which Training required
Training Institute
Participant Duration Objective
1. I &II Office procedure and HIPA Sr. & Middle level 08‐12 Nov. 2010 & other To make aware of financial
Financial Administration/ Financial Management
Officers of the Department
dates as fixed by HIPA administration etc.
2. Disciplinary proceedings/ conduct Rules/ Departmental Enquiry
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
01‐03 Nov. 2010 & other dates as fixed by HIPA
To apprise with CCS/CCA Rules
3. Communication and Presentation Skills
HIPA Middle level Officers of the Department
To improve understating human behavior
4. Right to Information Act,2005
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
01‐02 Nov. 2010 & other dates as fixed by HIPA
Sensitize with concept, rationale and importance of Information etc.
5. Service Delivery HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
27‐29 Oct.,2010 To expose concept of Gender
6. Training on organizational Behaviour
HIPA Sr. & Middle level Officers of the Department
17‐18 Nov. 2010 To understand the importance etc.
7. Basic Computer Programme
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
In the month of Nov., 2010 to March, 2011
To apprise with basics of computers
8. Advance Computer Programme
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
In the month of Nov., 2010 to March, 2011
To apprise with potential of ICT tools and technology
9. Training on personnel efficiency and Time Management
HIPA Sr. & Middle level Officers of the Department
17‐18 Nov. 2010
10 Training on Personality and time management
HIPA Middle and junior level Officers of the Department
11. III Induction training in the cadre of clerk
HIPA Sh. Satish Smt. Sudershana
As fixed by HIPA
12. Noting & Drafting Class III officials of the Department
01‐03 Nov. 2010 & other dates as fixed by HIPA
To impart detail knowledge of Noting & drafting, record keeping and managing files.
13. Right to Information Act,2005
HIPA ‐do‐ 01‐02 Nov. 2010 & other dates as fixed by HIPA
Sensitize with concept, rationale and importance of Information etc.
14. Basic Computer Programme
HIPA and Deptt.
‐do‐ In the month of Nov., 2010 to March, 2011
To apprise with basics of computers
15. Advance Computer HIPA & ‐do‐ In the month of Nov., 2010 To apprise with potential of ICT
Programme Deptt. to March, 2011 tools and technology 16. Scope and importance of
financial Administration ‐do‐
17. Preparation of bills budget control, booking of expenditure & reconciliation thereof
‐do‐
18. Leave Rules & maintenance of service book
‐do‐
19. Maintenance of Store audits Physical verification
‐do‐
20. TA Rules & Pension Rules ‐do‐ 21. Provision of CCS & CCA
Rules ‐do‐
22. Preparation of Budget & submission of Expenditure statement
‐do‐
23. IV Duties & Responsibility
while working in Govt. Department on particular post
Department level
All Class four employees